Alkaline

A substance having a pH above that of neutral water (7.0) when in solution. Signified as pH (potential of Hydrogen), alkaline fluids, such as the blood (pH about 7.4), have the ability to neutralize acids (solutions below pH 7.0). Metabolic wastes are acids, and the alkaline reserve of the blood neutralizes them until they are excreted.

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“...Causes and Development; Contributing Risk Factors: The naturopathic theory behind a proper dietary acid/alkaline balance is that because our body's blood pH is slightly alkaline, with a normal range of 7...”

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“...Long-term treatment of patients with potent acid blockers (proton pump inhibitors) which produce a more alkaline environment that is unfriendly to acid-tolerant bacteria such as Helicobacter pylori, may actually allow the overgrowth of other types of bacteria in the stomach, including Lactobacillus,...”

“Household bleach, also known as chlorine bleach or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO), is very alkaline (pH level of 11) and is mainly used in the home for whitening clothes, removing stains, and general disinfecting...”

“...Blood tests are used to test liver and gallbladder function, and measure how much bilirubin is in the blood, as well as albumin, alkaline phosphatase, AST, ALT, and GGT, which can all be at abnormal levels in cases of liver, bile duct, or gallbladder disease...”

“...All the body fluids should be alkaline in their reaction, but when the acidic wastes are continuously formed in the tissues over a long period due to a faulty diet, it can result in an overly acid state...”

“...the ESR was strikingly elevated in 99% of patients, hemoglobin levels were decreased in 47%, a2-globulin levels were abnormal in 33%, aspartate aminotransferase levels were elevated in 23%, and alkaline phosphatase levels were increased in 10%...”

“...to several factors, such as the liquid nature of the contents of the small intestine (less irritation), the rapid transit time (less exposure time to toxic agents), the low bacteria count, or the alkaline pH...”

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